Deputy Clerk - Bland CDC

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Deputy Clerk for Bland Combined Court. The role involves high-volume, deadline-driven office duties, customer service, courtroom tasks, and drafting legal documents under Clerk supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong organizational skills, experience with court/office work, and proficiency with office software and document preparation. Evening/weekend adjustments may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Significant court, business, or office experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed court documents in accordance with guidelines and enter data in the automated case management system.
• Schedule matters for court, file documents, and prepare daily dockets.
• Answer phones, assist customers at the counter, and process payments.
• Assist supervision and perform duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Office software proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated case management system

Job description

Title: Deputy Clerk

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $40,042

Location: Bland Combined Court

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Additional Detail

Job Duties

The Deputy Clerk is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced office with frequent deadlines. Ensures court’s instructions are executed and legal documents prepared with accuracy and in accordance with state and local policies. Under the supervision of the Clerk of Court, the Deputy Clerk will perform a wide variety of duties, including customer service, courtroom duties, and complete judicial correspondence and file court documents within established deadlines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include preparing detailed court documents in accordance with established guidelines, automated case management system data entry, scheduling matters for court, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, daily docket preparation, and attending court sessions. Additional responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers at the counter, assessing fines and costs, and receipting payments. And reconciling cash registers, working with outside agencies, handling mail, and legal binding documents. Must be able to multitask and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management. matters to supervisory staff.

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Most competitive applicants will have considerable court, business, or office-related experience. Applicants should be highly organized and possess significant knowledge, skills, and abilities in personnel management, time management, and performance management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced knowledge of office automation systems and computer software are required. Court experience and experience handling money preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office and courtroom setting. Duties require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and operate standard office equipment. The employee may be required to lift or carry items weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Contact Information

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